Cloud architecture

Infrastructure as Code • Kief Morris & Abby Bangser

Infrastructure as Code • Kief Morris & Abby Bangser

Kief Morris, author of 'Infrastructure as Code', and Abby Bangser discuss the evolution of IaC over the past decade. They explore the move from server configuration to complex cloud architectures, the limitations of current tooling, and the need for higher-level abstractions, while also looking ahead to the potential impact of AI and the critical role of platform engineering in connecting infrastructure to specific business needs.

Building Modern Software at Scale: Architectural Principles • Randy Shoup & Charles Humble

Building Modern Software at Scale: Architectural Principles • Randy Shoup & Charles Humble

Randy Shoup, SVP of Engineering at Thrive Market, shares insights on architectural evolution, detailing the transition from monoliths to microservices, the principles of building effective platform engineering teams using DORA metrics, and how core distributed systems patterns have both endured and evolved.